Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5)

This programme consists 60 credits. The courses includes;

Ngā Whakatakoto O Te Reo Rima: Māori Language Grammar and Syntax (15 Credits)
Kia āhei te tauira ki te whakarea i ngā pūkenga e mātau ai ki te mita o te mana whenua me ētahi atu āhua tauwhāiti ki ngā tūrerenga mā te whakamahi, mā te whakaū, mā te whakaputa anō hoki hei ngā horopaki kua tohua. 

To enable students to become familiar with dialect (including local) and use increasingly complex language patterns in prescribed contexts.

Ngā Kōrero Whakanikoniko: Māori Language Proverbs and Colloquial Sayings (15 Credits)

Kia āhei te tauira ki te whakamahi i ngā mōhiotanga o te here tāngaengae tangata, taiao hoki e hāngai pai ai te whakaputanga o ngā whakaaro i te reo Māori hei ngā horopaki ka tohua. 

To enable students to apply concepts of interpersonal and ecological relationships in order to communicate appropriately in te reo Māori in prescribed contexts.

Te Reo Me Ngā Tikanga I Te Ao Hurihuri: Māori Language and Protocol, Tradition And Evolution (15 Credits)

Kia āhei te tauira ki te whakamahi i tōna reo i tana ako i ngā hononga o ngā kōrero tuku iho ki ngā tikanga me te whakakau haere o ngā mahi i te wā. 

To enable students to use their command of te reo Māori to evaluate traditions, their rationale and changes over time.

Ngā Kōrero Tutaki Tangata, Mihi Whenua: The Language of Interaction And Exchange (15 Credits)

Kia āhei, kia mārama te tauira ki te reo hei ngā huinga hunga ora kia tika ai tana whiriwhiri kōrero, kia tika ai tana whakahaere i a ia anō i ngā mahi, i ngā tūranga ka tau ki a ia. 

To enable students to interpret language used in gatherings of people and conduct themselves appropriately relative to roles in various contexts.

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) or equivalent 

OR.

NCEA Level 3 Te Reo Māori,

OR by;

Aromatawai ā-waha, kanohi ki te kanohi with programme lecturer and/or Programme Leader .

English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international student applicants.

English language proficiency
International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

This programme is intended for emergent speakers of te reo Māori with an advanced understanding and ability in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

Classes are taught one night a week (Wednesday 5:30 - 9:30pm and six weekend wananga marae) over a year.

Recognition of prior learning

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relevant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form)